A&T staged the 32nd Annual Club Presentation & Social Event in the Function room at the Astley & Tyldesley Miners Welfare Club. Around 50 people enjoyed a buffet and racing footage of 2023 events on the TV screen. The club welcomed special guest, Mark Grogan, Head teacher at St. George’s Central Primary School and Lead Organiser of the Atherton & […]
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The World Over 40’s Individual Championship started on Thursday 23rd November with qualifying rounds at Findon & Salisbury. Paddy Wenn scored 15 points at Findon to finish 6th which was enough for him to qualify for the semi-finals. Steve Copping finally took to the track on the tour for the 1st time at Salisbury where he scored 10 points to […]
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HETHERSETT HAWKS / YELLOW BRICK MORTGAGES staged their end of season Presentation Evening at the new Hethersett Hub on the Memorial Playing Field. Over 75 members, families and friends attended to celebrate another successful and busy season – seven Norfolk champions, one South East Grand Prix champion and a national champion – Nyla El-Labany at Under-8 Girls. In total 47 […]
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Newport Cycle Speedway Club staged their annual awards evening at the Ringland Labour Club. The event was well attended with over 50 awards being presented, with the major winners as follows: The Bill Reynolds Clubperson of the year: Jonathan George.Most improved rider of the year: Megan Evans.Best Newcomer of the year: Joe Wheeler. Junior rider of the year: Jayden Jenkins.Senior […]
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Paddy Wenn and Steve Copping are representing the Norwich Stars whilst in Australia for the World Championships. Paddy was the first in action on Saturday 18th November at Findon where re rode for Great Britain in the Over 40’s Federation Cup. Paddy was reserve for this match and scored 1 point from 1 ride as GB finished 3rd with 32 […]
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Coventry Cycle Speedway recently hosted a children’s learn to ride and family taster session in partnership with British Cycling’s community coach. Children as young as 4 ditched their stabilisers to practice on balance bikes in the pits then took to the track, where their parents also enjoyed some beginners coaching. There are plans to run more sessions together next season […]
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HETHERSETT HAWKS / YELLOW BRICK MORTGAGES joined the Norwich Stars Club in contesting the Norfolk Individual Championships at Eaton Park. In total 26 riders contested the eight categories and, with three of the recently crowned Hethersett Club Champions absent, there were easier opportunities for others to grab the glory. Nyla El-Labany successfully defended her Under-8 title but it was Ronnie […]
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HETHERSETT HAWKS / YELLOW BRICK MORTGAGES have had busy weekends concluding several competitions and picking up trophies on the way. The final two rounds of the South-East Grand Prix were on consecutive Saturdays. Six riders made the trip to East London for Round 7 and there were wins for Mason Martin (Senior) and Dave Martin (Veterans). Amelia Dodson was runner-up […]
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Newport provided 7 out of the 9 age groups at the Welsh riders championships at East Newport. The 9 newly crowned champions are: Under 10 girls – Isla Lewis (Newport)Under 10 boys – Jake Solomon (Newport)Under 13s girls – Esmae Lewis (Newport)Under 13s boys – Luie Lewis (Newport)Under 16s girls – Ellie George (Newport)Under 16s boys – Tom Alexander (East […]
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HETHERSETT HAWKS / YELLOW BRICK MORTGAGES had a busy few days around four tracks and came away with a few successes. However, one of the most notable events happened at Great Blakenham on Saturday evening. On 5th June 1980 a young 12-year-old lad was coerced on to a bike to make up the number for the Giants team in the […]
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HETHERSETT HAWKS / YELLOW BRICK MORTGAGES have announced the date of their annual Hethersett Charity Cup, again sponsored by Breckland Autos. The match will take place on Sunday October 15th at 3 p.m. and riders from all clubs are welcome to apply to take part on a first-come first-served basis. The selected Charity this season is the East of England […]
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HETHERSETT HAWKS / YELLOW BRICK MORTGAGES concluded their South-East League programme with two victories over Sussex side Hellingly Lions at the Memorial Playing Field track. In the Division 2 match the Hawks built up a 12-point lead by the interval thanks to three wins by the Harley Hamill / Mason Martin pairing and good teamwork elsewhere. The use of a […]
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HETHERSETT HAWKS / YELLOW BRICK MORTGAGES entertained local rivals Norwich Stars in a South-East Division 2 fixture in dry and dusty conditions and stifling temperatures in the low 30s. It is a friendly rivalry built over many years and this was clear before the first tapes went up – all riders came together for a half-minute applause in memory of […]
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HETHERSETT HAWKS / YELLOW BRICK MORTGAGES had 15 riders at Round 7 of the Norfolk GO-RIDE and Senior Grand Prix series held at Eaton Park in hot conditions. There were wins for Nyla El-Labany, Oscar Copeland, Luca El-Labany and Dave Martin in their respective categories.The final round is at Hethersett on Wednesday 20th September at 7 p.m. This Sunday the […]
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HETHERSETT HAWKS / YELLOW BRICK MORTGAGES had seven riders in the North of England adorned in new-style YBM shirts in the British Individual Championships. Returning to Norfolk they can feel very proud of their efforts with two medals in their kitbags and some other outstanding performances including four fifth places. Glyn Morgan looked in good form in the Over-60s at […]
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Hull CSC are putting together the final touches for staging their part of the North & Scotland regions staging of the British Individual Finals Weekend. In conjunction with Sheffield (Saturday & Sunday) and Astley & Tyldesley (Monday) the Hessle Raceway is staging finals and qualifying rounds over the Saturday and Sunday. There are plans to live stream the weekends racing […]
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HETHERSETT HAWKS / YELLOW BRICK MORTGAGES owe a big thank you to the eight riders and two drivers who made the long journey on a hot Sunday to Hellingly to ensure two fixtures were honoured – it looked earlier in the week that it would not be possible with so many riders away on holiday or having other commitments. In […]
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Former Australian International and Poole Pirates speedway rider Darcy Ward turned up with his son (on balance bike) for Poole CSC’s Tuesday club night on August 15th. He kindly posed for a few pictures with the Junior Club members as pictured below: (All photos taken by Arthur Lawrence)
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